Come Note: If you are looking for a booklet with items used at Mass and items found in a church, go to the post "I Found it! -- Pictures and Names of Items Found in a Catholic Church." Mass can seem very, very, very long for young children (and their parents!). Often the … [Read more...] about Come Celebrate! The Mass in Pictures
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I Found it! — Pictures and Names of Items Found in a Catholic Church
Note: If you are looking for a booklet on the parts of the Mass, go to the post "Come Celebrate! The Mass in Pictures." We teach our children the names of many things, including Disney princesses and dinosaurs (those really long names!). But I know I didn't think to teach my … [Read more...] about I Found it! — Pictures and Names of Items Found in a Catholic Church
Nativity Story Advent Chain
The weeks and days before Christmas can seem like forever for children. Here's a simple to make activity to help them understand the number of days until Christmas AND understand what we celebrate at Christmas. This Advent chain has Bible verses that tell a small part of the … [Read more...] about Nativity Story Advent Chain
Nativity BINGO: A Fun Way to Learn about Jesus’ Birth
Each Advent I am looking for fun activities to do with the children. I want some activities that teach something about our faith AND are fun because the kids' attention spans decrease the closer we get to Christmas! This Nativity BINGO is fun and the children learn while … [Read more...] about Nativity BINGO: A Fun Way to Learn about Jesus’ Birth
Fr. Solanus Casey: Soon to be Blessed Fr. Solanus Casey
This fall is an exciting time for the Catholic Church in the United States. Fr. Stanley Rother was beatified on September 23rd and, on November 18th, Fr. Solanus Casey will be declared a blessed. Fr. Rother was the first U.S. born male to be declared blessed. Fr. Solanus will … [Read more...] about Fr. Solanus Casey: Soon to be Blessed Fr. Solanus Casey